Population 41,162 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in East Stroudsburg
Household size in East Stroudsburg
| Period | East Stroudsburg | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.80 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.94 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.92 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.85 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.05 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The typical household in East Stroudsburg holds 2.85 people, more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has crept up from 2.80 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 36 have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in East Stroudsburg
| Period | East Stroudsburg | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.0 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.0 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.8 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.5 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.5 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in East Stroudsburg are younger than 40.5 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.0, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the north.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in East Stroudsburg
| Period | East Stroudsburg | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.6% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.6% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.7% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in East Stroudsburg (13.7%), above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 3.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. East Stroudsburg has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of Pennsylvania cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in East Stroudsburg
Renters in East Stroudsburg
| Period | East Stroudsburg | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.1% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.5% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.8% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.6% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
East Stroudsburg is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 33.6% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.5 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in East Stroudsburg
| Period | East Stroudsburg | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.4% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.3% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.9% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.6% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.6% of the housing in East Stroudsburg, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.7 points, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in East Stroudsburg
| Period | East Stroudsburg | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in East Stroudsburg are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1981, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in Pennsylvania overall, where the median home dates to 1967. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the south.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in East Stroudsburg
| Period | East Stroudsburg | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $954 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,087 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,189 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,561 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$608 | +$494 | +$606 |
The median renter in East Stroudsburg pays $1,561 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in Pennsylvania overall ($1,323). Rent has climbed $608 a month since 2006–10, up 64%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 36.7% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in East Stroudsburg
Bachelor's degrees in East Stroudsburg
| Period | East Stroudsburg | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.5% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.3% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.2% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.7% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in East Stroudsburg than nationally: 31.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 4.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the north.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in East Stroudsburg
| Period | East Stroudsburg | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.4% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.6% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.9% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.4% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in East Stroudsburg have finished high school as nationally: 89.4%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Pennsylvania as a whole (91.8%). East Stroudsburg has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of Pennsylvania cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in East Stroudsburg
| Period | East Stroudsburg | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.0% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in East Stroudsburg: 6.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.9 points, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
East Stroudsburg compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Stroudsburg | 2.85 | 40.5 | 13.7% | 21.6% | 15.6% | 1981 | $1,561 | 31.7% | 89.4% | 6.3% |
| Marshalls Creek | 2.68 | 43.4 | 11.1% | 8.1% | 17.2% | 1990 | $1,705 | 31.9% | 88.8% | 5.8% |
| Analomink | 2.97 | 45.0 | 8.8% | 6.7% | 12.0% | 1990 | $1,704 | 27.2% | 90.4% | 5.9% |
| Shawnee On Delaware | 2.26 | 37.0 | 8.4% | 47.5% | 63.1% | 1988 | $1,162 | 43.0% | 91.5% | 0.0% |
| Arlington Heights | 2.71 | 40.5 | 18.0% | 24.7% | 7.5% | 1975 | $1,448 | 35.6% | 91.4% | 5.6% |
| Delaware Water Gap | 2.29 | 42.7 | 8.5% | 31.6% | 9.5% | 1965 | $1,250 | 46.7% | 95.9% | 4.9% |
| Henryville | 2.70 | 41.4 | 6.7% | 12.2% | 15.2% | 1981 | $1,412 | 17.8% | 88.6% | 7.2% |
| Bartonsville | 3.32 | 40.8 | 7.3% | 10.3% | 11.3% | 1985 | $1,404 | 28.1% | 91.1% | 5.6% |
| Stroudsburg | 2.45 | 46.0 | 9.1% | 33.6% | 14.9% | 1972 | $1,425 | 30.4% | 91.5% | 4.9% |
| Minisink Hills | 2.62 | 42.2 | 17.0% | 44.7% | 18.1% | 1979 | $1,290 | 28.8% | 96.1% | 0.0% |
| La Anna | 2.56 | 48.1 | 10.1% | 19.4% | 21.9% | 1988 | $1,725 | 25.1% | 98.0% | 6.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up East Stroudsburg. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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